Bathtub Poetry

Bathtub Poetry

A Poem by Kelly Scheppers

bathtub poetry

 

 

love drenched words

and a bottle of pinot noir

exasperate salted wounds,

regurgitating unfinished verses

of bathtub poetry.

© 2020 Kelly Scheppers


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one of my own renewing therapies is a steaming hot bath with bubbles and/or a long soak in a hot tub .. so your title conjured nothing but relaxing oblivion ... i was surprised then by the sadness that overwhelmed your speaker ... its very emotive and the imaging made easy ... as i am writing this review .. i do recall drowning a few salty wounds ... how could i forget .. and i added a hot tottie made with Jameson whiskey and chamomile tea ... a touch of honey ... stirred lightly .. not shaken ;)) so happy to see you Legs! and thatnk you for letting me know ... peace sister! do be careful and stay well

Posted 3 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

3 Years Ago

I've been thinking about editing this and adding a pinot noir to it, what do ya think? Or maybe I'll.. read more
Kelly Scheppers

3 Years Ago

I tweaked it a little...let me know what you think!
Einstein Noodle

3 Years Ago

a glass of fine red wine never hurts anything says i! ;) especially in French .. the language of lov.. read more
A sad little piece of brevity Kelly. The bath tub is always a good place to reflect, especially with a glass of wine and a ciggie. You set the mood and the imagery just stands out of the page. Hope you are keeping safe and well.

Chris

Posted 3 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

3 Years Ago

Thank you, Christine. I think we're all ready to put this year behind us. Take care and keep the f.. read more
Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

You too Kelly. Yes can:t wait for this year to end.
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MCS
wow this is how i've been feeling of late.
always a treat to drop in and read your words.


Posted 3 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

3 Years Ago

I've missed you, Mary. It warms my heart having you here. Thank you!
Five lines that conjure up many scenarios ... perhaps a half empty glass of wine on the edge of the tub and smoke rings slowly dissipating in the air ... and scented candles lit while pondering those unfinished verses.

So many places to go with this one Kelly.
It sets a mood at once
peaceful and yet melancholy.

Well done.

Posted 3 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

3 Years Ago

I like your eye, Ted. I should have mentioned a pinot noir and candle, since they're pretty much on.. read more
Kelly Scheppers

3 Years Ago

Your review inspired me to make a change...thank you!
Ted Kniffen

3 Years Ago

the addition of a bottle of pinot for the bath can help up the relaxation factor ... so long as you .. read more
Did your mother never tell you never to smoke! I could never write in the bath as the pages simply get saturated. You capture an image in this that evokes scents of sadness and loss and things undone. Quite emotive verse Kelly.

Posted 3 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

3 Years Ago

I've never smoked, but I occasionally make reference to it in my poetry. That, and drinking. Hmmm,.. read more
John Alexander McFadyen

3 Years Ago

Hey Kelly I guess like everyone we are just going from day to day with covid around. We love traveli.. read more
i quit smoking in 2009, but I am sure there must be a couple of half-smoked 100's still around somewhere...

oh yes, in my memory....I have lots of unfinished verse...from unfinished relationships...
they always seem to cut off in the middle...
I think I need a cold shower rather than a bath.
j.

Posted 3 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

3 Years Ago

Congrats on quitting, J. I've never smoked, even though I reference it a lot in poems. My best to .. read more
jacob erin-cilberto

3 Years Ago

Actually it was pretty easy, Kelly...I smoked since I was 14, but several times I quit when it just .. read more
jacob erin-cilberto

2 Years Ago

and I reference coffee a lot in poems as well and only had one sip in my life...fishing with my dad,.. read more
I'll bet the water conjures up tears too. Short but emotional, Kelly.

Posted 3 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

3 Years Ago

Thanks, Tim! Always a pleasure having you on my page!

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Added on November 18, 2020
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Kelly Scheppers
Kelly Scheppers

San Diego, CA



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